2001 700 VMax piston questions

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chall

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Hi all,

Can someone tell me what the compression should be on this sled across the 3 cylinders?

My sled smokes a lot more now than when I first bought it when I first start it. Blue in color. After it warms up, it doesn't smoke as much but color turns to black.

Also, at 13,000 km (8100 miles), should I change piston and rings, or is it OK to just change rings?

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Chris
 
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chall said:
Hi all,

Can someone tell me what the compression should be on this sled across the 3 cylinders?

My sled smokes a lot more now than when I first bought it when I first start it. Blue in color. After it warms up, it doesn't smoke as much but color turns to black.

Also, at 13,000 km (8100 miles), should I change piston and rings, or is it OK to just change rings?

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Chris
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At 8100 i would definitely do the pistons too
 
Compression should be within 10% of each other.

8100 miles if you have it apart then you might as well get the whole enchalata. Pistons, rings, pins, clips, a light hone to staighten up the cylinders.

I would not worry about the smoke. Better to smoke than not at all. How's your oil useage?
 
I am using up oil at a ratio of 50:1 which is on the money, but my gas milage has gone to the pits. Where I used to use $20.00 in gas, I am now using $25.00.

Cheers,
Chris
 
chall said:
I am using up oil at a ratio of 50:1 which is on the money, but my gas milage has gone to the pits. Where I used to use $20.00 in gas, I am now using $25.00.

Cheers,
Chris
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How many mpg can ya get from a tank???
 
chall said:
After 100 miles, I had better find a gas station quick. I am past the E and swetting.
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Really...wow,,i can do better than that on my old 95 VM with a 10 gal.
tank..time to fresh'n that baby up for shure...
 
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